Hongfei and Huamanlou strolled through the sea of ​​flowers. They even encountered a junior disciple from the Wanhua sect. The junior disciple said that if they painted a picture that he approved of, he would give them a small pet. Hongfei and Huamanlou both tried, but unfortunately, neither of them received one, and they had to leave disappointed.

Hong Fei took Hua Manlou to see the Tree of Life and Death in the Myriad Flowers Garden. Seeing the Tree of Life and Death evoked a sense of the wonder of nature. In the game, Hong Fei was always amazed by it—half alive, half dead, yet fused together on one tree. Now that it was real, it was even more awe-inspiring, making one feel the infinite possibilities of nature and the resilience of life. Even Hong Fei, who had seen it, felt this way. How much more so Hua Manlou, who loved life? What were his feelings upon seeing this scene? Hong Fei didn't know, but seeing Hua Manlou's expression, she felt… a deep… piety, yes! A feeling of piety. They stayed at the Tree of Life and Death for a while. Instead of returning the way they came, they followed the edge of the flower sea back along the foot of the mountain.

They walked slowly through the sea of ​​flowers, enjoying their beauty. Butterflies fluttered among the blossoms. Even walking slowly, they eventually saw Falling Star Lake, and just beyond the lake, at the edge of the flower field, Hong Fei saw a very special person—a person in the world of JX3 who had neither a past nor a future. Hong Fei had thought he would cease to exist in this real world. But unexpectedly, she saw him.

Lang Lingfei, a person who doesn't exist in the world of JX3. A person with no future in reality. Why is he here? With this question in mind, Hong Fei pulled Hua Manlou towards Lang Lingfei.

As Hong Fei and Hua Manlou approached Lang Lingfei, Lang Lingfei began to play his flute, and snowflakes began to fall. The combination of flowers and snowflakes was truly beautiful.

When Lang Lingfei saw Hong Fei and Hua Manlou approaching, he stopped playing his flute, and the falling snowflakes also stopped. Hua Manlou was very surprised; snowflakes started falling as soon as this person started playing the flute, but stopped as soon as he stopped.

Lang Lingfei noticed Hua Manlou's expression. As if he knew what Hua Manlou was thinking, he waved the flute in his hand at Hua Manlou.

"Don't be surprised. If you had this flute in my hand, you could do it too."

Hong Fei then noticed Hua Manlou's expression. She pretended to cough and explained to Hua Manlou, "The weapon in his hand is called the Snow Phoenix Ice King Flute. It's a special effect weapon of the Wanhua Valley sect. Once it's played, snowflakes will fall. Every sect has its own special effect weapon. It's just that the special effects of each weapon are different depending on the sect."

Hua Manlou nodded. Hong Fei wasn't sure if Hua Manlou had understood, but he didn't ask anything further.

Hong Fei looked at Lang Lingfei, hesitating to speak, "You—"

"You want to ask me if it's true, right?" Lang Lingfei said, looking at Hong Fei.

"Then you..." Hong Fei hesitated, unsure of how to ask.

"I am real. Or you could say I'm not real," Lang Lingfei said nonchalantly.

"Actually, I'm doing very well now. I've actually met your character before. You once danced for me, played the piano for me, and even set off fireworks for me. As long as you all still remember me, I'm very happy. I'm doing very well now," Lang Lingfei said happily and earnestly. You could tell from his tone that he was very pleased.

Hong Fei was very happy to hear Lang Lingfei say that. As long as he was doing well, that was all that mattered. But why was he here? Hong Fei was still very curious.

Lang Lingfei told Hong Fei that after his death, he didn't know what had happened. One day, he suddenly regained consciousness and saw himself standing in the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers, becoming an NPC in the game JX3. He saw many players visiting him, keeping him company, playing music, dancing, and playing the flute for him. He also saw his friends and family from the game. Although he could only stand quietly in the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers, he was very happy. He was forever in the place he longed for, and his body was free of illness. Occasionally, his friends and family would come to visit him. Although they couldn't communicate, he was still very happy. When he was bored, he would close his eyes and take a nap. When people came to visit him, he would silently watch them, feeling their warmth.

When the world of JX3 (Sword Net 3) became the real world, it brought him here too. Now he's very happy living here. He's healthy and doesn't have to stay in one place like in the game world. Although he can't see his friends and family from the game here, he has some loving senior brothers and sisters, and some lively, cheerful, and mischievous junior brothers and sisters. He's truly doing very well!

Seeing Lang Lingfei so healthy and happy, Hongfei was also very happy for him. She hoped he would continue to improve, always stay healthy and safe, and live a wonderful life in this world.

After bidding farewell to Lang Lingfei, Hongfei and Hua Manlou continued their journey towards the Three Stars Gazing at the Moon. Along the way, they saw the Sage of Works and his group instructing their young disciples, but they didn't disturb them. They headed directly to the Three Stars Gazing at the Moon plaza, where they happened to witness the initiation ceremony being held by Grandpa Medicine King Sun Simiao.

The young disciples, following the Medicine King, solemnly swore: "As healers, we must be calm and focused, free from desires and wants, first cultivating a heart of great compassion and empathy, vowing to relieve the suffering of all living beings. If anyone comes seeking our help due to illness, we must not inquire about their social status, wealth, or poverty... Nor must we hesitate, consider our own fortune or misfortune, or cherish our own lives. Seeing their suffering, we must feel as if it were our own, deeply saddened, and without avoiding hardship, day or night, heat or cold, hunger or thirst, fatigue, we must wholeheartedly rush to their aid, without any thought of personal gain or recognition." The young disciples solemnly swore their oath.

Hearing this vow, Hongfei was filled with endless emotions. When Hongfei first played the game, her first character was from the Seven Show Sect. Her second character was from the Valley of Flowers, and she had sworn this vow along with that character. In fact, her Valley of Flowers character was the one she played the longest. Now, it was still the same person. But some things could never be the same again, and she ultimately returned to the Seven Show Sect.

Upon hearing this vow, a resolute glint flashed in Hua Manlou's eyes. It seemed he had made a decision.

"Hongfei, take me to pay my respects to Valley Master Dongfang." Hua Manlou's tone was very firm.

Hong Fei glanced at Hua Manlou without speaking, then led him towards the Three Stars Gazing at the Moon. They rode the Wind Chariot, then the Listening Wind Chariot, and finally the Inviting Moon Chariot, arriving at the Three Stars Gazing at the Moon Plaza. The Valley Master of the East was there.

Hong Fei and Hua Manlou arrived before the Valley Master of the East.

"Hongfei greets Valley Master Dongfang."

"Hua Manlou greets Valley Master Dongfang."

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